P90x

[BergyBoy]

Originally Posted by J pold

I'm just finished my first week of my second go at it, this time I've made a commitment to do every work out, even the stretch one. The only thing I'm having trouble with is the diet, what are some of the meal plans you guys have set up for yourselves?

This is not specific for this workout but another one. But these are generally great foods to eat.

http://www.menshealth.com/bellyoff/eating-plan.php

[Top Shelf]

Originally Posted by red sky

Yeah, the plyo is pretty crazy but it does get easier over time. Good luck with the program and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. I know I was a little lost at the beginning. Will you be using bands or free weights?

I think I will use free weights, and probably set my wife up with the bands.

As far as the meal planning goes, I think we are going to try and cook a bunch of chicken, freeze it and then when we make a meal like Chicken Scramble or Garlic Chicken, we can just pull if out of the freezer and zap it for a few minutes in the microwave.

Other then chicken, we got lots of eggs for the breakfast omelets, lots of canned tuna, canned salmon and even canned chicken (not sure how the canned chicken is going to turn out).

Between breakfast and lunch i'm planning on doing a protein shake, and then between lunch and supper I will do either a protein bar or some other snack (almonds or walnuts most likely)

I think our biggest thing is that we are going to eliminate the crappy food in our house. We have been bad for junk food, doritos, cookies, desserts, candy. I suspect just removing that stuff from our diet and replacing it with healthy food is going to do wonders.

What has everyone else used for a post workout recovery drink?

[J pold]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

You know what, just stick to chicken breats, soba noodles, small amounts of brown rice, no fatty dressings and stuff like that. Make sure to eat 5-6 portions throughout the day and you'll be fine. The diet part is by far the hardest part of the whole program, and I don't think you have to follow it to an exact tee to get the results you're looking for.

For example, Chocolate milk makes for a good enough supplement after your workout, rather than having to scarf back protein shakes all day.

Also remember that you can use things like almonds and low-fat cottage cheese as your "in-between" meals, which becomes habit every day. I go through a container of cottage cheese and a bag of almonds every two days. Yes it gets pricey, but remember - the most important thing about the diet plan is that you never feel "hungry" throughout the day - you're always satisfied, but never full, and your satisfied with healthy foods.

Good stuff this is basically what I've been doing but the reinforcement is great. Another question for yah, what about late at night I'm normally up till about 12:00 every night what is the last time I should eat before bed?

[Hack&Lube]

You can get the similar door hanging pull-up bar (not as many grips but almost the same) at Wal-Mart for like $36

[BergyBoy]

Originally Posted by J pold

Good stuff this is basically what I've been doing but the reinforcement is great. Another question for yah, what about late at night I'm normally up till about 12:00 every night what is the last time I should eat before bed?

You should never stop eating before bed, if you're up you should eat it's when you don't eat that you start to burn muscle as there is not enough calories to burn. You should just limit the certain foods that you eat, generally items such as fruits, vegatables, proteins are fine. Heavy carb foods are not desirable as they are harded to burn off if ou are not doing anything.

[red sky]

Originally Posted by Top Shelf

I think I will use free weights, and probably set my wife up with the bands.

As far as the meal planning goes, I think we are going to try and cook a bunch of chicken, freeze it and then when we make a meal like Chicken Scramble or Garlic Chicken, we can just pull if out of the freezer and zap it for a few minutes in the microwave.

Other then chicken, we got lots of eggs for the breakfast omelets, lots of canned tuna, canned salmon and even canned chicken (not sure how the canned chicken is going to turn out).

Between breakfast and lunch i'm planning on doing a protein shake, and then between lunch and supper I will do either a protein bar or some other snack (almonds or walnuts most likely)

I think our biggest thing is that we are going to eliminate the crappy food in our house. We have been bad for junk food, doritos, cookies, desserts, candy. I suspect just removing that stuff from our diet and replacing it with healthy food is going to do wonders.

What has everyone else used for a post workout recovery drink?

For protein shakes, I use one frozen banana, a tbsp of all natural peanut butter, skim milk and some vanilla protein powder. It is really tasty. You can still get a great workout with the bands but they generally concentrate on the exercises using free weights.

[red sky]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

You can get the similar door hanging pull-up bar (not as many grips but almost the same) at Wal-Mart for like $36

I believe that is the iron gym one and it can also be purchased at GNC, London Drugs and Canadian Tire.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by BergyBoy

You should never stop eating before bed, if you're up you should eat it's when you don't eat that you start to burn muscle as there is not enough calories to burn. You should just limit the certain foods that you eat, generally items such as fruits, vegatables, proteins are fine. Heavy carb foods are not desirable as they are harded to burn off if ou are not doing anything.

I'm going to disagree. Going to bed with food in your stomach is a bad idea, as the body cannot digest it properly. It doesn't matter if you're eating carbs, proteins, sugars, or whatever.

J Pold, I would suggest not eating past 8 p.m. Consume water, and maybe a small protein drink or a small piece of fruit, but definitely don't have food sitting in your stomach burning off improperly while you sleep. That's how people get fat.

Oh yes, and this is a big one - cut drinking out of your life entirely. No good comes from it, especially on a weight-loss program.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by Top Shelf

What has everyone else used for a post workout recovery drink?

My post workout drink is a smoothie with a heaping scoop of unflavoured protein powder, some frozen fruit and 2% milk.

[BergyBoy]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

I'm going to disagree. Going to bed with food in your stomach is a bad idea, as the body cannot digest it properly. It doesn't matter if you're eating carbs, proteins, sugars, or whatever.

J Pold, I would suggest not eating past 8 p.m. Consume water, and maybe a small protein drink or a small piece of fruit, but definitely don't have food sitting in your stomach burning off improperly while you sleep. That's how people get fat.

Oh yes, and this is a big one - cut drinking out of your life entirely. No good comes from it, especially on a weight-loss program.

I agree with that. I wasn't suggesting him have a whole nother meal at night but he should not be hungry, a snack is fine.

[awildermode]

wow, this is hot. glad i brought it back up after 3 months.

good to know that others are doing this. for those of your 'bored' with regular P90X, i really recommend P90X+ to mix it up.

[worth]

Post workout recovery drink I use currently is Endurox R4. I've also tried the P90X recovery drink in the past.

This is what I was doing when I did P90X last time:

Breakfast 6:00am: Usually a bowl of vector cereal or 4-6 egg whites and 2 slices of turkey bacon

Snack 9:30am: banana, rice thin crackers and granola bar

Lunch 12:00pm: non fat ham or turkey sandwich with low fat cheese and 2 servings of condiments. (low fat low sodium mayo/mustard), non fat yogurt, celery serving

Snack 2:00pm: baking almonds (no salt, no sugar) low fat cottage cheese, cucumber or celery

Work out 4:00pm: usually work out after I get home from work

Dinner 6:00pm: protein shake, chicken breast, fish, pork and olives etc

Snack: if I feel like something else I will try to scrounge up some more protein and stay away from the carbs for now. tuna or some peanut butter will fit the bill. or have a couple of egg whites or something.


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My meal plan now is pretty much the same but I have loosened up a bit:


Breakfast 6:00am: Usually a bowl of vector cereal or waffles

Snack 9:30am: banana, rice thin crackers and granola bar

Lunch 12:00pm: non fat ham or turkey sandwich with low fat cheese and 2 servings of condiments. (low fat low sodium mayo/mustard), non fat yogurt, celery serving

Snack 2:00pm: protein bar, almonds or cashews (no salt, no sugar), cucumber or carrots

Work out 4:00pm: usually work out after I get home from work

Dinner 7:00pm: Endurox R4 after workout, milk, chicken breast, fish, pork, salad etc

Snack: tuna or peanut butter, but my dinner is pretty close to my bed time so I don't usually get hungry again after dinner.

I never ate junk food in the first place. My meals have kind of always been like this regardless of if i'm working out or not. I don't drink pop anymore. I don't drink fruit juices. I don't eat chips or any other junk food. I don't get cravings, in fact, I actually don't want to eat any of that stuff. The thought of some of that junk food actually makes me go ewww.

I cook all my meals. I hardly ever eat fast food. I think that is a big point. Fast food is full of sodium, sugar and fat.

Probably the biggest change someone can make is stop drinking pop of all kinds. No diet pop, no regular pop. Just quit it all. I don't even really like carbonated drinks anymore. I do drink a cup or two of coffee a day though. I quit that for a few months but started again. I could quit if I wanted to, which I proved to myself that I could, but I don't really want to. The only other things I drink really is water, milk, protein shake and Endurox. That's pretty much it.

[mikey_the_redneck]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

I'm going to disagree. Going to bed with food in your stomach is a bad idea, as the body cannot digest it properly. It doesn't matter if you're eating carbs, proteins, sugars, or whatever.

J Pold, I would suggest not eating past 8 p.m. Consume water, and maybe a small protein drink or a small piece of fruit, but definitely don't have food sitting in your stomach burning off improperly while you sleep. That's how people get fat.

Oh yes, and this is a big one - cut drinking out of your life entirely. No good comes from it, especially on a weight-loss program.

Oh man..................not even a vodka-water with a lime wedge???

[red sky]

Originally Posted by mikey_the_redneck

Oh man..................not even a vodka-water with a lime wedge???

I'm eating healthy, working out and definitely cut down on the drinking but I won't quit. I know my results won't be as good if I drink but the cost benefit is just not worth it.

[BergyBoy]

Originally Posted by red sky

I'm eating healthy, working out and definitely cut down on the drinking but I won't quit. I know my results won't be as good if I drink but the cost benefit is just not worth it.

Just one day a week is not bad when you start to get into multiple times during the week is when you really start to waste our workout. Also like the comment mentioned above try to stick to hard alcohol with water. I know disgusting but that is the most healthy. One of the worst parts about the alcohol is that you lower your inhibitions (girls and food). More likely to scarf down a pizza after a night of drinking.

[worth]

All I drank in vegas was vodka waters with lime. Not because of my diet, just because it tastes wayyy better than vodka oj or vodka 7up. i guess i'm weird.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by worth

All I drank in vegas was vodka waters with lime. Not because of my diet, just because it tastes wayyy better than vodka oj or vodka 7up. i guess i'm weird.

Vodka and cranberry juice FTW.

[worth]

That's kind of like a girls drink though...

[red sky]

Originally Posted by worth

That's kind of like a girls drink though...

Look whos talking

[missdpuck]

A bit off the subject but it seems like the Alli pills (FDA approved fat blocker) I'm taking might actually be helping. No side effects, and if nothing else the act of taking them makes me more conscious of what I'm eating. If I actually start losing my midsection fat for once then I'll say they're helping. To mix things up a bit I added a kinda "girlie" workout also from Beach Body called Slim in Six which is more body sculpting.Also the Alli site has a vegetarian diet plan which is really helpful for veggies like me.